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Roger Long at 1:01pm 12.19.12
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When coming across Saint Catherines Sound in a stiff breeze as I did yesterday, it's tempting to cut
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I need to replace my spreader boots and do not know the width of the upper and lower spreaders. Doe
JJG jr at 12:20pm 12.19.12
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Hello, I recently bought an Oday. I am told by the sales slip that it is a 1972 but it doesn't en
rgranger at 11:46am 12.19.12
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I just purchased a Balboa 26 and was hoping to find a manual. Does anyone have a PDF or a link? Th
Bonzai at 11:20am 12.19.12
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As I have previously posted I hope to be able to head for Bahamas after mid-January sometime. What
garymckin at 10:45am 12.19.12
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I have a Hunter 376 Fresh Water Sender that has failed, and on access hole. Does anyone have the mes
maisso at 10:45am 12.19.12
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In a typical set-up for a 9.2A with a 150% Genoa (stock s2 sail) where along the toe rail should thi
smokey73 at 10:13am 12.19.12
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I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5 with a Maxwell 800 Anchor Windlass (horizontal with a rope capstan and cha
peoples1234 at 9:41am 12.19.12
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The 321 sugar scoop is designed in such a way that the bottom lip rests in the water if the water ta
maisso at 9:38am 12.19.12
S2
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I have a 1983 S2 9.2A which I like very much. I have only one season under my belt and am looking f
Greg Olausen at 11:23pm 12.18.12
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I'm new to sailing, and this is my first boat. The information you have all shared has been priceles
paulj at 10:40pm 12.18.12
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Someone came up with a new locking mechanism, for the port side lazarette..... I can not find the t
MickP at 8:58pm 12.18.12
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The solenoid in my propane system is not working. I know this because i have removed the solenoid fr
EdWard3 at 8:47pm 12.18.12
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Has anyone replaced the plywood shelf below the cockpit sole on a 1980 Hunter 30? My shelf currentl
PAC3142 at 8:32pm 12.18.12
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Hi, I'd like to do this this winter to varnish them, but the boards go under the galley and dinette
douglas rogers at 6:33pm 12.18.12
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My rudder on Pearson 32 wiggles a bit. I believe it is where the post enters the rudder because whe
thaeni at 5:27pm 12.18.12
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I have been told that a Diesel engine likes to be run hard and that running at lower RPM's is not go
GreggL at 4:18pm 12.18.12
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It seems pretty straightforward to me; get the boat ready, mast stepped, stuff inspected, etc... Bu
Phil Herring at 3:45pm 12.18.12
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sailmaster39 at 2:51pm 12.18.12
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regarding the H356 stanchion base braces,does anybody know if the support braces on the deck are bol

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Sourcing leks
jssailem at 2:14pm 04.16.23
What the Heck Is a Lek? The Quirkiest Mating Party on Earth. Consider this your guide to the mating
Rub Rail for Beneteau
georgetheleo at 2:13pm 04.16.23
Island Packer had some cool ones 12 years ago.
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dLj at 1:55pm 04.16.23
That's one beautiful boat! A bit of a step up from a sunfish, but hey, if the wife is happy and you
Boom Vang
kappykaplan at 1:30pm 04.16.23
AKA a 'toerail vang'.....;) Never heard that terminology applied to a preventer before! :beer:
Newbie Fresh and Green
kappykaplan at 1:26pm 04.16.23
Good luck with your endeavors! That is a lot of boat for your first one. :beer:
Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please
dLj at 1:19pm 04.16.23
So just coming back with the full circle here. Folks - just sayin' - you best check out SBO for pri
Boom Vang
Hollyberry at 1:05pm 04.16.23
Sailing down wind, a smart sailor applies a preventer. :biggrin: AKA a 'toerail vang'.....;)
Newbie Fresh and Green
BobH57 at 1:04pm 04.16.23
Wise choice- you'll love your new 420. If you haven't already, check out youtube channel "Jib Sea" b
Boom Vang
jssailem at 12:29pm 04.16.23
Sailing down wind, a smart sailor applies a preventer. :biggrin:
New sail advice needed
FastOlson at 12:00pm 04.16.23
Try not to get side tracked by anyone's references to "racing" vs "cruising".... it's all about sail
Rust on Keel I need Help.   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:19am 04.16.23
My 1988 Hunter 33.5 keel was entirely cast iron. Best keep quiet and be happy with my all lead ke
Boom Vang   (1)
Hollyberry at 11:15am 04.16.23
Re vang as a safety device.... This comes from the classic 'Royce's Sailing Illustrated' (image cred
Rust on Keel I need Help.
BigEasy at 10:26am 04.16.23
Just got to give my head a scratch here. I didn't think Hunter, Marlow, whatever, had every used s
Upgrade Cabin Fabric Curtains
patbratton at 10:13am 04.16.23
I'm trying this curtain track that is lower profile than the traditional marine curtain track. http
New sail advice needed
dLj at 9:57am 04.16.23
I can understand the challenge. At some point you need to filter out the options that are less impo
Rust on Keel I need Help.
dLj at 9:35am 04.16.23
Agree 100%. Now I must decide if I remove that keel or not. Why would you remove your keel? You ha
Boom Vang
Joe at 9:14am 04.16.23
The vang's primary purpose is to stabilize the boom (prevent bouncing) when it is swung outside the
keel help
Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 04.16.23
thanks I have a soda blaster scheduled to at least get started with this issue. Unfortunately, th
Beneteau Questions
joker460 at 9:12am 04.16.23
Most of the Benes I went to look at had that as factory installed. I went with the Water witch elect
keel help
Dil at 9:02am 04.16.23
thanks I have a soda blaster scheduled to at least get started with this issue. I do not know much

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